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The highly awaited adaptation of Wuthering Heights has at last arrived in picture houses, but which dramatic English landscapes provided its backgrounds?Just like the novel, it follows antihero Heathcliff's vengeful campaign against those who tore him from his beloved Catherine Earnshaw.Its synopsis teases: "Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th-century England," reports the Mirror.Audiences will undoubtedly wish to explore the breathtaking settings that Fennell showcases throughout this costume drama, so here are the destinations to include on your itinerary.Wuthering Heights was predominantly shot throughout Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales, encompassing Swaledale and Arkengarthdale.Ahead of the romantic drama's r...

Anniversary has been keeping fans up at night (Image: Lionsgate)If you're looking for something new to watch that gets your adrenaline pumping, then you may wish to heed the advice of film buff, Alex The Film Guy on social media. "This new film that dropped on Netflix last week is probably the scariest of the last year and should serve as a warning because this could easily happen to us," he began in a TikTok video.Alex went on to reveal that the film is called Anniversary. The story centres on a family over the course of five years, following how they're affected by a new political movement in America called The Change."I won't tell you anything more as I really think you need to watch it, but let's just say they don't have a very good time," he continued.The movie stars the "incredibl...

Romantic films are uplifting when you're nursing a broken heart, but they can also leave you sobbing into your date's shoulder. Which romantic films are absolute must-watches on Valentine's Day?Whether you're snuggling up with your other half or enjoying some solo time, we've compiled the classic romantic films guaranteed to have you reaching for the tissues. From Casablanca to Titanic, here's our top 10.Ensure our latest lifestyle and travel headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings

Wuthering Heights is a classic English literature novel that tells a gothic yet turbulent story of the relationships between the Earnshaw and Linton families on the Yorkshire Moors. The newest adaptation stars Australian A-listers Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in the main roles of Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff. The pair play lovers but their story takes a dark turn when a need for revenge hurts many families.The 2026 film has already received a rating of 71% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 72 reviews. While the score is set to change there are other adaptations of the classic novel which fans have branded ten out of ten while others have been a bit of a dud. Express.co.uk has counted down the "best ever" adaptions of Wuthering Heights and number one is a "true masterpiece".Wuthering He...

Jake Gyllenhaal plays a man who is fed up with his life (Image: Enemy ) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more A thriller described as "mind-boggling" by film enthusiasts and featuring Jake Gyllenhaal is now streaming on ITVX. The 2013 psychological thriller is directed by Denis Villeneuve and produced by M. A. Faura and Niv Fichman. Penned by Javier Gullón, the picture centres on a weary history lecturer who appears disillusioned with virtually every facet of his life, until an unexpected surge of intrigue arrives when he uncovers the existence of his double, a theatre performer called Anthony Clair.The production stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Mélanie Laurent, Sarah Gadon and Isabella Rossellini, and has garnered favour...

Rosamund Pike and Tom Cruise co-star in the 2012 film (Image: Karen Ballard) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The adrenaline-fuelled action film, featuring Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise, has been lauded as "intense and expertly executed", and is now available on ITVX. Released in 2012, the movie centres around an enigmatic former US Army Major (portrayed by Tom Cruise). Typically elusive, he's soon drawn into a homicide investigation that becomes increasingly murky the deeper he probes.Directed by Christopher McQuarrie and adapted from Lee Child's novel One Shot, the film showcases Cruise's impressive stunt skills, with the actor performing all his own car chase scenes. His prowess was such that even se...

A wartime drama adapted from a literary masterpiece has been hailed as "a beautiful and tragic story", and viewers can now stream it on BBC iPlayer. The film, based on Ernest Hemingway's acclaimed novel, chronicles the journey of Frederic Henry – an American ambulance driver serving with the Italian Army during the First World War, who becomes romantically entangled with British nurse Catherine Barkley.Against the backdrop of wartime turmoil, their intense love affair unfolds, ultimately confronting the devastating consequences of conflict and heartbreaking loss. The 1932 production stars Gary Cooper, Helen Hayes, Adolphe Menjou and Mary Philips, under the direction of Frank Borzage. The picture secured Academy Awards for both cinematography and sound, whilst also earning a nomination f...

A surrealist reimagining of the Emily Brontë classic 'Wuthering Heights' has been adapted for the big screen by Saltburn director Emerald Fennell. The Barbie-meets-Gothic version of the literary masterpiece stars Margot Robbie, 35, as Catherine Earnshaw, and fellow Australian Jacob Elordi, 28, as Heathcliff. While the film was shot in the Yorkshire Dales, in an accurate reflection of the 1847 novel, it has faced criticism for its risqué, non-traditional romance scenes and its electro-pop soundtrack by Charli XCX.However, Emerald purposely put quotation marks around 'Wuthering Heights' to signal that her version is a subjective interpretation of the book. Actor Archie Madekwe, who starred with Jacob in the 2023 movie Saltburn as Farleigh Start, has defended the new 'Wuthering Heights' af...

This "thought-provoking" western secured four Oscar nominations and has earned acclaim from viewers for its historical authenticity and outstanding performances.Written and directed by Paul Greengrass, News of The World (2020) unfolds in 1870 during Texas's Reconstruction Era. Tom Hanks portrays Captain Kidd, a Civil War veteran who discovers a dishevelled young girl in the Wild West.He encounters the girl beside a deceased man, along with documents revealing that Johanna (Helena Zengel) was brought up by Kiowa Native Americans following her parents' deaths.It emerges that the US Army had dispatched an agent to accompany the girl, but this agent died, leaving her abandoned. With no one willing to help the child, Captain Kidd eventually steps forward.The girl's family were German immigra...

It boasts a top Rotten Tomatoes score - and approval from Predator fans (Image: 20th Century Studios)A critically acclaimed sci-fi thriller hailed as "visually spectacular" by audiences has landed on Disney+ for streaming enthusiasts.2025's Predator: Badlands represents the newest chapter in the iconic Predator horror series, achieving unprecedented box office success as the franchise's biggest earner across its 38-year span. The title previously belonged to 2004's Alien vs Predator.The narrative follows Dek, a Predator warrior who must demonstrate his worth to his clan by tracking down the Kalisk, a seemingly indestructible beast. This quest emerges after his father calls for his execution due to perceived weakness, leading Dek's brother to give his life to save his sibling's.While pur...